The gentle person is always cheerful, and never frowns at anyone.
His smile is sweet and loved by everyone, and his features are nice giving comfort to whoever looks at him. In his calmness he cannot rebuke or blame, nor can he act with excitedness or harshness, nor can he change the tone of his voice when rebuking someone.
Even if mistreated, the gentle will not grumble, get bored, or complain.
He often finds excuses for others, justifies their conduct, and thinks no evil. He never speaks about the offences against him, as if nothing has happened. He does not even feel sad within, and if he is provoked his anger will soon clear away and not turn into malice.
—H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Fruits of the Spirit